Ministry of Electronics & IT
Technology & Innovation have become the major tools for inclusion of people who were kept out of the reach of governance for several decades: MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar
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G20 Digital Innovation Alliance  Summit inaugurated today.
The G-20 Digital Innovation Alliance Programme, under the India’s G20 Presidency, was launched by Ministry of Electronics and IT is delighted to unveil the Global Summit, scheduled to take place in Palace Grounds, Bengaluru from August 17th to 19th, 2023. This prestigious initiative saw the participation of startups from 29 countries, presenting their disruptive solutions that are poised to solve the most pressing challenges of the world.
The inauguration was graced by Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri. Alkesh Kumar Sharma, Secretary – MeitY, Shri. Akash Tripathi, Joint Secretary – MeitY, and Ms. Debjani Ghosh, President - NASSCOM.
Addressing the gathering, MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar said, "Until recently, the centre of gravity of technology used to be in a few countries and few corporates. However it is now moving to open source technologies and our young Startups are catalysing innovation and will be shaping the future of technology,” the Minister said.
"Today India is becoming a case study for the rest of the world in how we have created Digital Public infrastructure like IndiaStack and the world's fastest growing innovation ecosystem with over 1,00,000 startups and over a 100 unicorns. And how India has emerged as a pre-eminent nation in the use of technology for transforming lives, governance and democracy in our country. " he emphasized.
Shri Alkesh Kumar Sharma, Secretary – Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, emphasized the significance of the G-20 DIA, stated Having almost 107 unicorns and over 100,000 startups, India is now one of the fastest growing start-up ecosystems in the world
He also added, Digital India has become a transformative journey for India. It has been an inclusive program that has reached the last mile, bridging the digital divide.
Ms. Debjani Ghosh, President – NASSCOM, stated “With the global alliance, we can collectively build a world of doers, problem solvers, and young achievers. The spirit of entrepreneurship is what the world needs to move forward.”
The summit featured enlightening sessions with Indian unicorn founders, experts from the industry, policymakers, Investors and influential thinkers. These sessions facilitated and enabled the formation of strategic partnerships and played a pivotal role in influencing the global course of startups.
Over the course of this event, startups showcased their solutions across six pivotal themes: Education, AgriTech, FinTech, Healthcare, Digital Infrastructure, and Circular Economy. Further, the startups G20 countries and the 9 invited guest countries had an opportunity to engage in investor pitches, mentoring sessions, and network with industry professionals.
The summit recognises startups as key catalysts for both economic advancement and positive collaborative framework among G-20 countries. By nurturing an atmosphere that fosters innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, the G-20 Digital Innovation Alliance summit unlocks the boundless capacities of startups to drive the digital innovations for the global economies.